{"product_id":"fatal-traps-for-helicopter-pilots-paperback","title":"Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGreg Whyte\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquire the Life-Saving Skills Needed to Eliminate or Reduce Most Helicopter Accidents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A vital resource for pilots, helicopter enthusiasts, and aircraft maintenance technicians, \u003ci\u003eFatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots\u003c\/i\u003e analyzes all aspects of helicopter accidents, including flight basics, engineering, meteorology, flight training, and human factors. This life-saving guide shows how proper preparation can help prevent accidents by addressing causes such as aerodynamic problems, mechanical failures, poor loading, mid-air collisions, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Filled with case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents, the book organizes accident types by primary causes, presenting proven methods for eliminating or reducing the possibility of each type. Greg Whyte, an ex commercial helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer, draws on his own flying experiences and those of other flight veterans to provide a wealth of practical information and safety tips that are essential for everyone who flies, maintains or crews in helicopters. Filled with over 100 helpful illustrations, \u003ci\u003eFatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots\u003c\/i\u003e enables readers to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and address the common causes of helicopter accidents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore in-depth examples of accident scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine the technical details of accident causes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn from the plain-English notes on avoidance and recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInside This Aviation Accident-Prevention Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Basic Flight Principles - Vortex Ring State - Recirculation - Ground Resonance - Retreating Blade Stall - Dynamic Rollover - Overpitching - Main Rotor Strikes - Mid-Air Collisions - Mast Bumping - Engine Failures - Tail Rotor Failures - Mechanical Failures - Fuel - Fire - Ditching - Loading Issues - Winching - Weather - Crew and Pre-flight Hazards - Human Factors - Training Mishaps\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eACQUIRE THE LIFE-SAVING SKILLS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE MOST HELICOPTER ACCIDENTS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A vital resource for pilots, helicopter enthusiasts, and aircraft maintenance technicians, \u003ci\u003eFatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots\u003c\/i\u003e analyzes all aspects of helicopter accidents, including flight basics, engineering, meteorology, flight training, and human factors. 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Greg Whyte, an experienced commercial helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer, draws on his own flying experiences and those of other flight veterans to provide a wealth of practical information and safety tips that enables readers to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify and address the common causes of helicopter accidents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore in-depth examples of accident scenarios \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine the technical details of accident causes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn from the plain-English notes on avoidance and recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eInside This Aviation Accident-Prevention Guide: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Basic Flight Principles * Vortex Ring State * Recirculation * Ground Resonance * Retreating Blade Stall * Dynamic Rollover * Overpitching * Main Rotor Strikes * Mid-Air Collisions * Mast Bumping * Engine Failures * Tail Rotor Failures * Mechanical Failures * Fuel * Fire * Ditching * Loading Issues * Winching * Weather * Crew and Pre-flight Hazards * Human Factors * Training Mishaps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Whyte\u003c\/b\u003e is an ex-helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 395\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 8.96 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 20, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724735057983,"sku":"9780071488303","price":73.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d88c14a64dad52ef6b9298a95b71cce0_fafc961f-06db-43d7-80c9-3e5f4590907b.webp?v=1765103736","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/fatal-traps-for-helicopter-pilots-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}